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    Healthy Cranberry Tuna Salad

    Published: Oct 17, 2021 · Updated: Mar 26, 2022 by Mindy Boyd

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    Healthy Cranberry Tuna Salad features canned tuna,  mayo, Greek yogurt, celery, craisins, salt, pepper and a splash of lemon juice. So easy! #tunasalad #healthyrecipe #tunasaladsandwich via @mindyscookingobsession
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    Healthy Cranberry Tuna Salad is a light and easy meal option!

    My Healthy Cranberry Tuna Salad is a tasty variation of classic tuna salad.

    We eat canned tuna for lunch nearly every weekend because it is so healthy.

    We usually eat it on Sara Lee 45 calorie bread and pair it with Lays or Ruffles baked potato chips and fresh fruit for a balanced meal.

    Healthy Cranberry Tuna Salad features canned tuna, mayo, Greek yogurt, celery, craisins, salt, pepper and a splash of lemon juice. So easy!

    Benefits of eating canned tuna

    According to WebMD eating canned tuna has the following health benefits:

    • Excellent source of omega-3 fatty acids
    • Promote eye health
    • High in protein 
    • Low in calories

    “Omega-3 fatty acids in tuna fish may help to reduce the level of omega-6 fatty acids and LDL cholesterol that can accumulate inside the arteries of the heart. Studies have shown that eating more omega-3 is associated with reduced rates of cardiovascular disease, including heart attacks.”

    Healthy Cranberry Tuna Salad features canned tuna, mayo, Greek yogurt, celery, craisins, salt, pepper and a splash of lemon juice. So easy!

    What kind of mayo should I use to make Healthy Cranberry Tuna Salad?

    Whatever you like best! This comes down to personal preference. 
     
    I am team mayo and I usually buy Great Value Reduced Fat Olive Oil Mayo. 
     
    Lee is team Miracle Whip and likes the original variety. 
     
    So a funny story – When Lee and I were first married we would buy mayo.
     
    We couldn’t afford to buy two different kinds and rarely ate all of the jar. We would almost always have to throw some out because it was way past its best if used by date.
     
    Then, to be fair, I switched over and started buying Miracle Whip.
     
    Still we would rarely use the whole container, even with kids in the house. 
     
    Now, the kids are grown and living on their own, (well most of the time, our youngest daughter comes home from time-to-time but that is another story altogether) and we now buy Miracle Whip and mayo.
     
    And a lot of times we use the entire jar of both before the best if used by date. 
     
    I said before, we eat a lot of tuna salad and also eat it on other sandwiches and occasionally in other dishes.  
     
    Lee and I get to have our personal preference and we take turns with what we use in dishes such as this Healthy Cranberry Tuna Salad.
     

    Healthy Cranberry Tuna Salad features canned tuna, mayo, Greek yogurt, celery, craisins, salt, pepper and a splash of lemon juice. So easy!

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    Healthy Cranberry Tuna Salad features canned tuna, mayo, Greek yogurt, celery, craisins, salt, pepper and a splash of lemon juice. So easy!

    We absolutely love dried cranberries (craisins)! I use them in a lot of recipes.

    Here are some of our favorites:

    Brussels Sprouts & Kale Salad

    Broccoli Salad with Creamy Feta Dressing

    White Chocolate Chip Craisin Muffins

    Dried Cranberry Brie Pinwheels

    White Chocolate Chip Craisin Cookies

     

    Healthy Cranberry Tuna Salad features canned tuna, mayo, Greek yogurt, celery, craisins, salt, pepper and a splash of lemon juice. So easy!

    More sandwich recipes you might like:

    Arby’s Grilled Chicken & Pecan Salad (Copycat)

    Chicken Wrap

    Grilled Turkey Avocado Ranch Cream Cheese Sandwich

    Panera Turkey Avocado BLT (Copycat)

    The Best Turkey BLT

    Healthy Cranberry Tuna Salad features canned tuna, mayo, Greek yogurt, celery, craisins, salt, pepper and a splash of lemon juice. So easy!

     

    Healthy Cranberry Tuna Salad features canned tuna, mayo, Greek yogurt, celery, craisins, salt, pepper and a splash of lemon juice. So easy!

    Healthy Cranberry Tuna Salad

    Mindy Boyd
    Healthy Cranberry Tuna Salad features canned tuna, mayo, Greek yogurt, celery, dried cranberries, salt, pepper and a splash of lemon juice.
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Total Time 5 mins
    Course Lunch, Main Course, Salad
    Cuisine American
    Servings 4 sandwiches

    Ingredients
      

    • 3 cans tuna packed in water 5 ounces each
    • 3 tablespoons low fat mayonnaise
    • 3 tablespoons Greek yogurt plain
    • 1/2 cup chopped celery about 2 stalks
    • 1/4 cup dried cranberries
    • 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
    • 1/8 teaspoon salt
    • 1/8 teaspoon pepper
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    Instructions
     

    • Drain tuna.
    • Mix tuna, mayo, Greek yogurt, celery, dried cranberries, lemon juice, salt and pepper in a medium bowl until well combined.
    • Serve on bread or lettuce leaves.

    Nutrition Facts

    Calories: 172kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 48mg | Sodium: 453mg | Potassium: 283mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 138IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 42mg | Iron: 2mg
    Keyword Healthy Tuna Salad
    Tried this recipe?Mention @mindyscookingobsession or tag #mindyscookingobsession!

    Healthy Cranberry Tuna Salad features canned tuna, mayo, Greek yogurt, celery, craisins, salt, pepper and a splash of lemon juice. So easy!

    Healthy Cranberry Tuna Salad features canned tuna, mayo, Greek yogurt, celery, craisins, salt, pepper and a splash of lemon juice. So easy!

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    Filed Under: 30 Minutes Or Less, Entrees, Salads Tagged With: canned tuna, cranberry, Greek yogurt, healthy, lunch, mayo, sandwich, tuna salad

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    1. angiesrecipes says

      October 18, 2021 at 9:53 pm

      Love tuna salad! I haven’t tried this combo yet though.. it sounds and looks really inviting, Mindy.

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